Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Mill Hill
Counselling Connections has been providing professional therapeutic support for over 25 years. Our practice specialises in individual, couple and family counselling, with additional expertise in bereavement support and cancer-related counselling. We offer a safe, confidential environment where clients can explore their concerns with a Senior Accredited Counsellor holding MBACP accreditation and Relate certification. Our practitioner brings extensive experience from senior roles in counselling organisations and national cancer support services. Located in Mill Hill, London, we serve clients across North London, Hertfordshire and Middlesex with wheelchair-accessible facilities. Flexible appointment times include weekday evenings and Sunday mornings, with options for face-to-face, telephone or Skype sessions.We maintain strict professional standards while offering concessions for those with financial constraints. Our counsellor's background as a former therapeutic radiographer enhances their understanding of health-related psychological challenges. We prioritise client comfort through accessible transport links and ample parking. Our services include specialist group therapy sessions for separation/divorce and bereavement support. With a career spanning private practice and organisational leadership, our practitioner combines clinical expertise with compassionate care. We ensure confidentiality while maintaining the highest professional standards through ongoing supervision and training.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Family Counselling
Bereavement Support
Cancer Support Therapy
Group Sessions
Relationship Counselling
Separation Guidance
Telephone Counselling
Skype Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years' experience in private and organisational counselling
- Relate Certified Counsellor with relationship therapy expertise
- Specialist cancer support training and service development
- Wheelchair-accessible premises with disabled toilet facilities
- Flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Relate
Services
Individual Counselling
Personalised therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression and life challenges. Our experienced counsellor provides a non-judgmental space for self-exploration and growth. Sessions help clients develop coping strategies and gain new perspectives on personal difficulties through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Couples Therapy
Specialist relationship support for partners facing communication breakdowns or life transitions. Relate-certified methodology helps couples rebuild trust and improve emotional connection. Sessions focus on conflict resolution and developing healthier relationship patterns in a safe, neutral environment.
Bereavement Support
Tailored support for processing loss and navigating the grieving process. Evidence-based techniques help clients manage complex emotions following bereavement. Specialist approach addresses both recent losses and unresolved grief from past experiences in individual or group settings.
Cancer Support Therapy
Specialist psychological support for cancer patients and their families. Integrates medical understanding with emotional care to address diagnosis-related anxiety and treatment stress. Helps clients develop resilience and coping mechanisms for cancer-related challenges across all stages of the journey.
Group Sessions
Structured group therapy for shared experiences like separation or bereavement. Facilitated sessions encourage peer support while maintaining professional guidance. Creates safe space for participants to share experiences and learn from others facing similar life challenges in a confidential setting.
People
Shirley Mitchell
Senior Accredited Counsellor
With 25 years' experience, Shirley is MBACP accredited and Relate certified. Former therapeutic radiographer with specialist cancer counselling training. Director of services for national cancer charity. Experienced supervisor of counsellors and group therapy facilitator.
Questions
What types of counselling do you offer?
We provide individual, couple and family therapy, plus specialist cancer support and bereavement counselling. Group sessions available for separation/divorce and grief support.
Are sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within a safe, non-judgmental environment. Ethical guidelines ensure client privacy while providing professional therapeutic support.
Do you offer flexible appointment times?
Yes, we have weekday evening sessions, Sunday mornings and daytime appointments. Options include face-to-face, telephone or Skype consultations to suit different schedules.
Is the practice accessible?
Our Mill Hill premises are wheelchair accessible with disabled toilet facilities. Located near public transport with ample parking available for client convenience.
Can I get financial assistance?
We offer concessions for those with financial constraints. Please discuss your individual circumstances to explore available options during initial contact.
What qualifications do you hold?
We hold MBACP accreditation and Relate certification. Specialist training includes cancer support and relationship therapy, with 25 years' experience in private practice and organisational leadership.
